Mobile Food Facility
General Permit Requirements
- Completed Mobile Food Facility Permit Application
- Copy of Government Issued Photo ID
- Completed Site Plan
- Payment of Plan Review Fee
- Copy of State of California Seller's Permit
- Obtain Business License
- Copy of Food Safety Certification
- Copy of Commissary Verification for Mobile Food Facilities
- Copy of Mobile Food Facility Vending Location Verfication
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Where are Mobile Food Facilities permitted?
Mobile Food Facilities are not permitted in residential zones, only permitted in commercial and industrial zones.
What is the maximum number of Mobile Food Facilities allowed on a parcel?
Up to 4 are allowed given that the mobile food facilities do not impede or interfere with current operations. If the number exceeds 4, the property owner must complete a Development Plan Review.
Do I need a new permit if I change locations?
Yes. Any change in location requires a new permit.
A site plan is a drawing that depicts the placement of a proposed project on a parcel of land. Plans shall be drawn to a scale sufficient to show the following details:
Legend Information
a. Title: “MFF Name” Site Plan
b. APN
c. Address
Plan Orientation and Location
a. North Point, Scale, Date
b. Photos of Location and Trailer
Site Dimensions
a. Label all important dimensions (length by width), including but not limited to:
i. Mobile Food Facility Dimensions
ii. Lot Dimensions
iii. Parking Dimensions of at least 1 space
1) If included, Canopy dimensions
(Cannot exceed 120 sq ft)
Project Description and Labeling
a. Information listed below could be included in
legend or on the map itself
i. Label other mobile food facilities present on
the property
ii. Total Number of Parking Spaces
iii. Adjacent Street Name(s)
iv. Label distance to restrooms
(Must not exceed 200 sq ft)
1. The use shall be conducted entirely upon private property, on a paved or all-weather surface, and not within any public right-of-way.
2. The use shall not create any demand for additional parking that cannot be safely and efficiently accommodated by existing parking areas.
3. The use shall not interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and circulation on the site and public sidewalk.
4. The use shall maintain site circulation for pedestrians and access consistent with the Americans for Disabilities Act.
5. The use shall conform to all applicable building, electrical, fire, plumbing, engineering, solid waste, wastewater, and water quality requirements.
6. No permanent structure(s) may be constructed.
7. No signs, balloons, banners, or flags may be displayed to promote the mobile food facility except those affixed to the mobile food facility vehicle / trailer / cart.
8. No outdoor music, amplified sound, horns, nor any other excessive noise is permitted.
9. Temporary canopies smaller than 120 square feet may be used, to protect customers from sun or rain, and must be removed at the end of each business day.
10. No more than two (2) small tables and ten (10) chairs may be available for dining and must be removed at the end of each business day.
11. The site shall be continuously maintained to be free of weeds, litter, trash and/or debris.
12. The mobile food facility business operator shall maintain a valid City of Modesto business license, and a formal agreement for use of properly operating restrooms within 200 feet of the mobile food facility business operation.
13. A health permit issued by the Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources is required prior to any mobile food facility business operations.
14. The use shall not adversely affect any adjacent property, its owners or occupants, nor the surrounding neighborhood.
15. Any additional limitations, restrictions, or conditions as required by the Director.